Bridge Abutments
Save time, reduce costs with Tensar Technology
There are many traditional options when building bridge abutments, often involving reinforced concrete and piling. However, for true versatility combined with substantial savings in cost and construction time, the Tensartech range of Wall Systems uses a combination of uniaxial geogrids for soil reinforcement and concrete modular blocks.In many cases the full bridge bank seat loading can be carried by the reinforced soil structure but should there be a need to support the bank seat on piles then the TensarTech Wall System can be readily detailed to accommodate these bearing piles while retaining the abutment fill
The benefits
Whichever TensarTech Wall System is right for your bridge construction, the benefits remain the same:
- Long-term, proven design stability
- Simple construction reducing build times and cost
- Aesthetically appealing
- Modular block systems dry-laid without mortar
- Easily create complex or curved geometry
- Up to 120 year design life
- Most systems need neither crane lifts nor temporary propping
- Possible to use site-won materials
- May avoid need for piling
- High resistance to dynamic and seismic shock
A wide range of options
Using our 30 years’ construction experience, design expertise and innovative geogrid products, TensarTech Wall Systems offer a number of facing types and construction options to suit the structure’s location and required design life. These include:
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TensarTech TW1, TW3, and Mesa modular block retaining wall systems made from high quality concrete, in a range of colours, styles and textures. The TW1 Link system gives the option to build an architectural, project specific masonry or brick skin which is connected to the Tensar block face.
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TensarTech Panel as either full height or incremental pre-cast concrete panels in a size, shape and finish suiting the project requirements and aesthetic needs
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TensarTech RockWall for the appearance of a traditional gabion face combined with lower cost fill in the reinforced soil block behind
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TensarTech TR2 a low-cost, functional structure that’s quick and easy to erect and suitable principally for temporary works structures
Whatever your project, we can help
Tensar’s innovative technology has been used worldwide, and a full range of case studies and brochures is available. We can also provide full technical support including expert advice, specifications, drawings, certified designs and details of pricing, and we regularly organise and provide free reinforced soil design workshops across the globe.